NSW Waratahs will be without winger Peter Betham and Alofa Alofa for this weekend’s clash with the Force but Israel Folau should be fit to return.

FoxSportsApril 7, 20144:31pm

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NSW Waratahs have received some mixed injury news ahead of their blockbuster Super Rugby clash with Western Force in Perth.

The Waratahs arrived in Perth on Monday but for wingers Peter Betham and Alofa Alofa it was straight onto Sydney after the duo were ruled out of Saturday night’s clash with foot and knee injuries respectively.

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There was better news for Wycliff Palu and Israel Folau however, with both men expected to return against the Force.

Palu was rested from the weekend’s victory over the Stormers while Folau has missed the Waratahs’ last two matches after sustaining a knock to the throat in the round-six victory over the Rebels.

Prop Sekope Kepu and lock Kane Douglas are also expected to play despite niggling injuries.